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His footsteps have gotten slower over the years, he can\u2019t physically do as much as before, but, oh my, he\u2019s such a blessing to us.<\/p>\n<p>That started me thinking about how blessed we have been through the years by our senior citizen friends:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1)  They teach and mentor us.<\/strong><br \/>\nThey share old recipes and cooking tips. They impart lessons learned about faith and life and family\u2014sometimes so we won\u2019t have to experience the pitfalls that they encountered.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aga.grandparents.com\/medicare?source=guideposts-download,\"><b><i>Get Your Free Guide to Understanding Medicare<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>2)  They share their stories.<\/strong><br \/>\nAbout 15 years ago, our family adopted a precious elderly couple that we met at Cracker Barrel while on vacation at Hilton Head Island. Every year after that when we were on vacation there, we enjoyed meals together and visits in their home.<\/p>\n<p>Their stories were fascinating as he shared about his years working on the Manhattan Project and as she talked about their travels and experiences. They enriched our lives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3)  They share their love.<\/strong><br \/>\nI\u2019ll never forget the first gift we received after learning that Paul and I would become parents. One of the sweet older couples at our church stopped by our house that next week with a package that contained a lovely shawl blanket and a pair of soft green booties.<\/p>\n<p>What made it even more precious is that I knew that things were tight for them money-wise, and their gift had been a sacrifice. That moment happened 39 years ago, but I\u2019ve never forgotten the love that was wrapped in that present for our baby boy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4)  They share their faith.<\/strong><br \/>\nThere are few gifts more special than sitting and talking with someone who has spent a lifetime walking with God. Stories of God\u2019s faithfulness during hard times, His goodness on so many occasions, lessons learned through difficult times and treasures mined from God\u2019s Word are priceless.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/daily-devotions\/devotions-for-inspiration\/faith-to-endure-lifes-storms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>Read More: Faith to Endure Life&#8217;s Storms<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>5)  They share their prayer time.<\/strong><br \/>\nIt\u2019s an amazing blessing to have someone who will take time to pray for you. 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